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Old 09-28-2011 | 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by 20 SMOKE
everyone has a different feel,i tried 10 first and didn't like it went to 5 and it was better then took it out and went to a ball diff
I see, ive only ever raced 1/8 gas ,but recently bought a sc10 and the ball diffs are quite a different thing for me,but i am learning about them now..

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Old 09-28-2011 | 10:19 AM
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Would tighting the springs on the front make the car turn better??? or should it???
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Old 09-28-2011 | 11:45 AM
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I would not be as concerned about upgrades in the beginning. The Radio provides a lot of tuning options so it would be a good idea. I use that radio. Getting used to racing and controlling you set-up should be your first focus. I would recommend the FT shocks at some point to help with tuning. The RTR comes with a very good starting point. As you improve I would recommend moving to a Stock SCT class with a 17.5 motor.
Why a stock truck? isn't there alot more people that would run modified trucks?
you lost me on the 17.5 motor, i was trying to find out the difference between them and how it effects your rc, can someone explain plz?
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Old 09-28-2011 | 11:48 AM
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Why a stock truck? isn't there alot more people that would run modified trucks?
you lost me on the 17.5 motor, i was trying to find out the difference between them and how it effects your rc, can someone explain plz?
Around here 17.5 is more popular, but there are some tracks that run Mod only, which is why I decided to have 2 separate trucks. However if a track runs both classes, I tend to run both trucks and skip out on 2WD buggy.
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Old 09-28-2011 | 12:15 PM
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Around here 17.5 is more popular, but there are some tracks that run Mod only, which is why I decided to have 2 separate trucks. However if a track runs both classes, I tend to run both trucks and skip out on 2WD buggy.
Yeah i am not sure what the local tracks around here have, i know the SC 2wd is a popular class though.

Is 17.5 the speed of the motor?
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Old 09-28-2011 | 12:18 PM
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Yeah i am not sure what the local tracks around here have, i know the SC 2wd is a popular class though.

Is 17.5 the speed of the motor?
17.5 is the amount of turns a motor has. the lower the number, the quicker the motor.
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Old 09-28-2011 | 12:19 PM
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Would tighting the springs on the front make the car turn better??? or should it???
do you mean adding a preload spacer or adding turns to the shock collar,shock location on the tower or arm will make it turn so will a spring change,post your setup
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Old 09-28-2011 | 12:42 PM
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Well i put it together just like the manual said and just added a little more camber and have the shock springs tightend down about half way on the threads
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Old 09-28-2011 | 12:47 PM
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Well i put it together just like the manual said and just added a little more camber and have the shock springs tightend down about half way on the threads
The only thing you are accomplishing by turning the collars up/down on the shock is adjusting ride height. To get a softer/stiffer feel you need to change springs which could lead to changes in oil/piston as well. What are you trying to accomplish? The #1 thing right away is to make sure that you have the correct tires/compound for your track.
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Old 09-28-2011 | 12:47 PM
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FT kit,i dont know what every truck has i start with a stock setup and make changes and as of now i run 3 hole pistons so mine is no were close to a kit setup anymore
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Old 09-29-2011 | 01:37 PM
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The only thing you are accomplishing by turning the collars up/down on the shock is adjusting ride height. To get a softer/stiffer feel you need to change springs which could lead to changes in oil/piston as well. What are you trying to accomplish? The #1 thing right away is to make sure that you have the correct tires/compound for your track.
and suspension rebound...right which incase puts more downdorce on the front arms planting the front tires into the gournd more
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Old 09-29-2011 | 02:58 PM
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and suspension rebound...right which incase puts more downdorce on the front arms planting the front tires into the gournd more
Any secondary effects that tightening the springs down has is not something you need to be focusing on.

Everything on a vehicle has a primary purpose. Learn what those are and focus on that. You'll do a lot better

I highly recommend this following thread it completely transformed my understanding of how to tune an RC car:

TUNING WITH CAMBER LINKS
http://www.rctech.net/forum/electric...ber-links.html
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Old 09-29-2011 | 03:45 PM
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What do I have to do to make a Gens Ace hard case LiPo fit in the battery compartment?

I have a RTR SC10.

Any advice helps,
thanks

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Old 09-29-2011 | 06:00 PM
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Looking to turn my SC10 into a T4. Anyone do this? Parts needed? I think they cant be much different.. looking for some insight please
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Old 09-29-2011 | 08:53 PM
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Looking to turn my SC10 into a T4. Anyone do this? Parts needed? I think they cant be much different.. looking for some insight please
They share a lot of the same parts, its mainly about just removing the front & rear bumpers.. even tho the chassis looks the same the T4 chassis is a bit shorter!
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